Educator of the Year

Each nominee will be asked to fill out a criteria sheet that details career accomplishments and contributions to teaching and clinical application in the field of strength and conditioning.

The criteria sheet assigns points to a variety of professional achievements, letters of recommendation, volunteer involvement with the NSCA, and other activities related to teaching and clinical application in the field of strength and conditioning.

NSCA Members in good standing may nominate other NSCA Members or themselves.

Nominations are open August-December

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Additional requirements listed in the General Awards Criteria, include but not limited to, the nominee must be nominated by a member in good standing and nominees will be sent a evaluation form to fill out that must be returned before the required deadline. 

*Consecutive membership is counted back from the date the award is to be conferred.

Antonio Squillante, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RSCC*D

Antonio Squillante is an Assistant Professor of Kinesiology at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego and a visiting professor in the Division of Physical Therapy at the University of Rome in Italy. He earned his PhD in Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California. With nearly two decades of experience as a strength and conditioning coach, Squillante has worked across collegiate athletics and professional sport in Europe and North America. His background in applied practice and research informs his teaching approach, balancing theory and practice. A published author and international speaker, Squillante serves on the NSCA Board of Directors and helps expand the organization’s global reach through continuing education, affiliate support, local NSCA events, and Exam Prep Live Clinics. He also serves as a mentor through the NSCA L.I.F.T. Mentorship Program.